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ZIP 92653

Pop. 29,624·Orange County·323rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,064/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.0%
Month-over-Month
+6.7%
vs US Median
+$1,099
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ZIP 92653 · $3,064
More expensive than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,960
1 BR
$3,030
2 BR
$3,570
3 BR
$4,850
4 BR+
$5,790
Research median
$3,570/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$36,768/yr
At $3,064/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyOrange County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.0% YoY, +6.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92653 (Laguna Hills, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 54.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,624
Median income
$133,194
Median age
41.7
Renters
30.5%
Age distribution
21.3%
18.3%
26.5%
12.6%
21.2%
Under 1821.3%
18–3418.3%
35–5426.5%
55–6412.6%
65+21.2%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
56%
22.2%
15.8%
White56%
Black1%
Hispanic22.2%
Asian15.8%
Other5%
Education (25+)
13.7%
26.1%
54.8%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma13.7%
Some college26.1%
Bachelor's+54.8%
Housing tenure
69.5%
30.5%
Owner69.5%
Renter30.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92653 in Laguna Hills, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$111,111 → $133,194
up 19.9%
Population
30,183 → 29,624
down 1.9%
Renter share
30% → 30.5%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
51.3% → 54.8%
+3.5 pts
Median age
42.6 → 41.7
-0.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $111,111 to $133,194 across the same window, up 19.9% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 1.9% since 2021, moving from about 30,183 residents to roughly 29,624. College-educated residents now make up 54.8% of adults here, versus 51.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92653 covers Laguna Hills, CA. The median rent here is $3,064/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,570/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($133,194/yr), ZIP 92653 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92653?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92653 (Laguna Hills, CA) is $3,064. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92653 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92653's median rent of $3,064/mo is $1,099 (56%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92653 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92653 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #323 out of 907 ZIPs at $3,064/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92653?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $123,000/year (~$59/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,064/mo in ZIP 92653. The local median household income is $133,194/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92653?

Rent in ZIP 92653 has increased 1.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92653 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92653 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,064/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($133,194/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92653 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 92653 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.5% of ZIP 92653 households are renters, while 69.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92653 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92653 compare to the rest of Laguna Hills?

ZIP 92653 is pricier than Laguna Hills as a whole. At $3,064/mo, it's $16 above the Laguna Hills citywide median of $3,048/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92653 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92653 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,064/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 92653's median household income ($133,194/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92653 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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